Senior Backend Developer

• Sep 2023 - Present

Senior Full Stack Developer

• Mar 2016 - Jun 2023

● Led the development of the Comps Inc. SaaS application, serving as the principal engineer and architect for the project. ● Conducted skills assessments of candidates for contract PHP and Node.js projects. ● Directed contract workers as needed for larger projects / urgent tasks. ● Conducted code reviews and E2E testing before pushing changes to production. ● Collaborated with the product owner in monthly meetings to discuss feature requests, issues, or shifts in project priorities, ensuring alignment with business objectives. ● Utilized Kanban methodology to transform client work requests into actionable tasks, ensuring effective communication and efficient project management. ● Ported Real Estate software from FoxPro into a SaaS web application serving millions of property records to Realtor’s, Bankers and County Officials. ● Stopped subscription account sharing by implementing session checks / auto logout. ● Implemented select caching of queries to improve server response time resulting in a 500% page load decrease on average. ● Refactored code to an MVC, used MySQL stored procedures to ensure both desktop and web app versions got the same results. ● Developed an admin backend system to facilitate subscriptions between both desktop and web application users. ● Developed a PDF report generator able to produce customizable report types using WKPDFTOHTML ● Developed data scraper software to extract property data from their relevant county sources for 11 counties in New York including NYC / Long Island. ● Developed a custom street maps application to show property records on a google style map. Generated mbtiles, MySQL to geojson parser. ● Worked with FoxPro developer and SysAdmin to create an auto client updater for the FoxPro software. ● Reverse engineered their Desktop software serial key generator. Ported code to Javascript and PHP Tech: Windows 2016, Plesk, IIS, PHP, MySQL, Proxies, GIS, FoxPro, InnoSetup, Node.js, Pentaho/Spoon (Big Data), Express, Postman Show less

Program Supervisor/ Robotics Specialist

• Oct 2020 - May 2022

● Led a team of ~10 Activity Specialists. ● Worked with Site Coordinator to develop new initiatives to engage the community. ● Interviewed potential employees, provided training for new staff members. ● Conducted performance reviews, managed scheduling of staff hours. ● Ensured site compliance with NY local and state regulations. ● Conducted bi-monthly STEM related workshops for staff. ● Developed lessons to teach kids how to create their own robotic cars using Arduinos. ● Taught the kids about structural engineering by having them create a 12 foot functional bridge using popsicle sticks and 3d printed parts they prototyped. ● Programming with Arduino IDE / Python ● Basic Electronics ● Manufacturing with everyday objects, old controllers, misc tech junk ● 3D Modeling with Tinkercad.com & Fusion 360 ● 3D Print preparation, operation and troubleshooting Show less

Full Stack Developer

• Mar 2015 - Mar 2016

● Developed an internal client intake portal for Viana Hotel and Spa which allowed them to go paperless ● Integrated the Stamps.com API into SR photos admin area allowing them to buy postage for shipments directly through their admin panel. Tech used: Linux | Apache | MySQL | PHP | Node.js | API's ● Developed an internal client intake portal for Viana Hotel and Spa which allowed them to go paperless ● Integrated the Stamps.com API into SR photos admin area allowing them to buy postage for shipments directly through their admin panel. Tech used: Linux | Apache | MySQL | PHP | Node.js | API's

Full Stack Developer

• Oct 2013 - Mar 2015

● Development of buysellmemo.com on a LAMP stack, a trading/exchange system for colored gemstones. ● Developed a B2B SaaS platform for KIG’s wholesale clients, vendors and partners. This platform allows KIG access to their partners inventories from a single service. ● Developed tools to facilitate e-blasts, text message notifications and robocalls depending on the partners preferences. This allowed KIG to quickly find the perfect gemstones to fulfill their requests, saving hours to days of time depending on the order. ● Developed a system for KIG staff to broker “memos” between KIG and partner businesses, opening up a new revenue stream. ● Added B2C portal for retail customers to browse inventory and purchase stones directly from KIG. ● Developed automation scripts to sync web app inventory with KIG’s Internal billing systems. Tech used: Linux | Apache | MySQL | PHP | Photoshop | JQuery | Trello API Show less

PHP Developer

• Mar 2013 - Oct 2013

● Updated website code to latest standards. ● Developed an admin backend to keep track of inventory, sales and repair jobs. ● Designed and managed a weekly newsletter campaign ● Took photos and enhanced them with photoshop. ● Managed the eBay store. ● Updated website code to latest standards. ● Developed an admin backend to keep track of inventory, sales and repair jobs. ● Designed and managed a weekly newsletter campaign ● Took photos and enhanced them with photoshop. ● Managed the eBay store.

Lead Software Developer - Full Stack Developer

• Jun 2006 - May 2010

● Led a team of 3 developers in the implementation and execution of several projects. ● Trained support staff in Illustrator, Photoshop, Wordpress Administration, Blogging. ● Mentored developers in PHP, SEO Optimization, Dreamweaver and Actionscript 3. ● Weekly meetings with the Creative Director and company Co-CEOs to report progress on current work and discuss new projects coming down the pipeline. ● Developed several iterations of the Pastry interactive Flash Website. ● Used XML and XSL transformations to make the Flash website SEO friendly. ● Developed a Wordpress Blog to promote the brand. ● Developed the initial E-commerce site to start monetizing the website. ● Successfully executed very aggressive Search Engine Optimization to gain the #1 - 3 spots on google search for “Pastry Shoes”, “Pastry Bags”, & “Pastry Accessories”. ● Developed 2 games in Flash/Actionscript to promote the brand and keep users engaged on the website. “Kick Whack” & “The Simmons Sisters dress up game”. ● Created dozens of Interactive Ad Displays for brand promotions. ● Handled Administration/Maintenance of our dedicated servers running CentOS. Show less

Logistics Supervisor

• Jun 2005 - May 2006

● Liaison between office and warehouse departments, ensuring clear communication between the 2 departments. ● Ordered foodstuffs from various purveyors, negotiated prices as needed. ● Communicated with clients about delays, substitutions and other issues with orders ● Performed system backups daily ● Trained warehouse workers to take inventory, drive the forklift and perform Quality Assurance checks. ● Conceptualized and developed an internal inventory system with NukePHP, allowing warehouse workers to update inventory directly without needing to constantly print. Show less

Asst. General Manager

• Aug 2004 - Jun 2005

● Led a team of ~8 baristas● Trained staff to make coffee to company standards, using the POS system● Performed reviews and meetings with staff to address issues with their performance.● Inventory of goods, ordering of foodstuffs, payroll, performance reviews

Kitchen Manager

• Jul 2003 - Aug 2004

● Managed a crew of ~42 Line Cooks, Prep Cooks & maintenance staff● Performed interviews, hiring recommendations, firings, dept payroll● Maintained the Commissary Report, a document to gauge the kitchen’s EBITDA● Trained prep cooks and maintenance staff to perform their duties

Shipping Supervisor

• 1997 - 2003

● Led a team of 3 shipping operators ● Conducted price checks for the various 3rd party shippers used ● Balanced workloads for shipping department crew ● Trained new shipping operators in the various systems used to ship out orders ● Led a team of 3 shipping operators ● Conducted price checks for the various 3rd party shippers used ● Balanced workloads for shipping department crew ● Trained new shipping operators in the various systems used to ship out orders